Kay Scarpetta is an upcoming American television series based on an adaption by Liz Sarnoff from the Patricia Cornwell novel of the same name, and is produced by Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who star.
| Kay Scarpetta | |
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| Created by | Liz Sarnoff |
| Based on | Kay Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell |
| Developed by | Liz Sarnoff |
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| Directed by | TBD |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | TBD |
| No. of episodes | TBD |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Premise
editScarpetta is a fictional character, a brilliant and beautiful forensic pathologist who is the protagonist in a beloved series of crime novels. Inspired by former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Marcella Farinelli Fierro MD (retired), she employs advanced forensic technology to unravel mysteries and solve crimes. Throughout the series, Scarpetta, of Italian descent, navigates her investigative journey across various settings, including Florida, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina.[2][3]
Cast
edit- Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta[2]
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy, Kay's sister[2]
Production
editDevelopment
editIn June 2021, it was reported that a television series adaptation of novel series is in development from Comet Pictures, a production company owned by Jamie Lee Curtis and Blumhouse Television.[4]
In February 2023, it was announced that Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis would join the cast and also serve as executive producers on the show.[2][3] This marked the first instance of Scarpetta's transition from page to screen despite numerous prior attempts.[5] Initially, in 1992, Demi Moore was briefly associated with the Scarpetta character, while Angelina Jolie was contemplating a big-screen franchise based on the role in 2009.[6][7][8] A two-season order, each consisting of eight episodes, was anticipated for the series.[9]
Casting
editIn February 2023, Nicole Kidman was cast in the series in the titular role, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis playing Kay's sister Dorothy.[2]
Filming
editReferences
edit- ^ Seddon, Dan (February 9, 2023). "Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis join Prime Video procedural drama". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman & Jamie Lee Curtis To Star In & EP Patricia Cornwell's 'Kay Scarpetta' TV Series At Amazon From Liz Sarnoff & Blumhouse". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis to Star in Kay Scarpetta Series Nearing Order at Amazon". Variety. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (June 3, 2021). "Jamie Lee Curtis' Comet Pictures & Blumhouse Adapting Patricia Cornwell's 'Kay Scarpetta' Novels For TV". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Wenger, Stephanie; McNiece, Mia (February 14, 2023). "Jamie Lee Curtis Teases 'Combative Relationship' with On-Screen Sister Nicole Kidman in New TV Team-Up". People. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt-Webb (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman to Play Kay Scarpetta in Adaptation of Patricia Cornwell Novels". TVLine. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Child, Ben (April 22, 2009). "Angelina Jolie makes the cut for Kay Scarpetta films". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Steves, Asley (February 14, 2023). "Nicole Kidman + Jamie Lee Curtis Are Playing Sisters in a New Prime Video Series". Backstage. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Patterson, Charmaine (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis to Star as Sisters in New Prime Video Series: Report". People. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt-Webb (June 18, 2024). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Ghosts, Reginald the Vampire, Chicago Fire, Star Trek: Discovery, Fire Country, WCTH and More". TVLine. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
